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trouble

Pronunciation: [/ˈtɹʌb.əl/]

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trouble: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use trouble in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “general”

(noun) problems or difficulties that cause distress or worry. When something is bothering you or making things hard, you have trouble.

Example

She ran into some trouble with her computer, but she was able to fix it.

Example

He didn't have any trouble finishing his homework because he was well-prepared.

Example

Did you have trouble finding your way here?

Context: “general”

(verb) to cause problems or difficulties for someone. When you make things hard for someone or create issues, you trouble them.

Example

The malfunctioning equipment troubled the workers, but they managed to repair it.

Example

She didn't want to trouble her friend by asking for help, so she tried to solve the problem on her own.

Example

Did the noise from the construction trouble you while you were studying?

How to pronounce trouble

Pronunciation: [/ˈtɹʌb.əl/]

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